Trends in Utilization of Palm Kernel Shells

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The palm kernel shells used to be initially dumped in the open thereby impacting the environment negatively without any economic benefit. However, over time, palm oil mills in Southeast Asia and elsewhere realized their brilliant properties as a fuel and that they can easily replace coal as an industrial fuel for generating heat and steam. […]

How the Biofuel Industry is Growing in the US

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Biofuels were once forgotten in the United States, mainly when huge petroleum deposits kept fuel prices low.  With the increase in oil prices recently, the biofuel industry in the US is rising significantly.  Experts predict that this green energy efficient industry will continue to grow within the next 7 to 10 years. The Source of […]

Why Going Green Is The Best Thing To Do For Your Community

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As we go about our daily lives, it’s always a good idea to think about how we can contribute to the community we belong to in tangible and appreciable ways. Improving our communities from the inside not only allows us to make things easier and more convenient for ourselves, but also for the people we […]

4 Top Benefits of a Hybrid Car

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Are you thinking about buying a new car? If yes, then you may seriously want to consider getting a hybrid car as there are many benefits to this type of car and more and more motorists are making the switch. Read on to discover a few of the main benefits of hybrid vehicles. 1. Eco/Power […]

Exploring Generators For Sale: 5 Key Features To Consider

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Generators are an essential tool for many businesses and households. Their impact on productivity is immeasurable as a multi-functional and dependable power supply. They can offer critical energy and assistance to various applications such as manufacturing facilities or medical centers. They provide power in emergencies, during power outages, or natural disasters and can be used […]

How Can You Produce Your Own Biogas?

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The idea of biogas is anything but new. People have been experimenting with making biogas for many generations. Biogas is made by converting organic waste into energy. It’s a huge win for the environment because it utilizes what is otherwise considered waste, but it’s a big win for pocketbooks too. Organic waste includes the byproducts […]

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Furnaces

Residential heating is essential to the comfort and even health of the occupants of a house during winter. The core of any heating system is the furnace, which in most homes is located somewhere outside the main house or in the basement. This is so as to keep it out of the way but also […]

Renewable Energy in Refugee Camps

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Access to clean, affordable and renewable energy is a prerequisite for sustainable development of mankind, and refugees are no exception. Refugee camps across the world house more than 65 million people, and almost all refugee camps are plagued by fuel poverty. Needless to say, urgent measure are required to make camps livable and sustainable. Rapid […]

Energy Potential of Coconut Biomass

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Coconuts are produced in 92 countries worldwide on about more than 10 million hectares. Indonesia, Philippines and India account for almost 75% of world coconut production with Indonesia being the world’s largest coconut producer. A coconut plantation is analogous to energy crop plantations, however coconut plantations are a source of wide variety of products, in […]

Why Stop/Start Technology Saves Fuel?

Why Stop/Start Technology Saves Fuel

If you have recently purchased a new vehicle that features stop/start technology, you might be wondering how exactly it can save you fuel? In the past, many people were under the impression that switching your car off and starting it again while at a red light would use more fuel than letting it idle. This […]